MphsGal Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 After spending a couple of hours searching the net, I finally found an interactive Calculator that will tell you how long your spiral strings need to be. It’s done in meters, but you can just plug in feet instead and it works fine. What a lifesaver for a newbie like me! https://www.da-share.com/calculators/spiral-tree/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 There is a spreasheet that was linked here on the forum several years ago, but the link is no longer working. I had grabbed the file, and can post it or send it to you if desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MphsGal Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 Yes, please! The broken link is what sent me out to search the web... Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibblejr Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I have the file but cant post it. I know Jim can. JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan.hurley5 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I too would love a copy if you are able to post it Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 http://newburghlights.org/share/Spiral_Tree_Calculator.xls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, k6ccc said: http://newburghlights.org/share/Spiral_Tree_Calculator.xls That's the one I used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k6ccc Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Looking for a recommendation from those that have built spiral trees. How may revolutions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MphsGal Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 hour ago, k6ccc said: http://newburghlights.org/share/Spiral_Tree_Calculator.xls Nice! Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EARLE W. TALLEY Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Jim when I started spiral trees 8 years ago I tried, 1 turn-not good, 1 1/2 turns good, 2 turns-too much. Now with that said, it depends on the length of the light strings that you want to use on the size of the tree. Good spiral trees are dependent not only on the wrapping but also the number of strings per color and the programming that goes with it ( this I'm sure you already know). My 2-10" trees use 64 strings -16 of each color-blue & red together wrapped one way and green & white wrapped the other way, these lights are c6 50 count 17.5' long wrapped 1 1/2 turns. The 15' tree is done the same way but uses c6 70 count 24.3' long wrapped 1 1/2 turns. Hope this helps. Earle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santas Helper Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I went 1 1/2 turns as well, with 16 C6 strands. Had a nice spiral to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james morris Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Same here 1 1/2 turns 16 strands 100 lights each very good spiral 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan.hurley5 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 1 hour ago, james morris said: Same here 1 1/2 turns 16 strands 100 lights each very good spiral How tall and what was the diameter of your base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james morris Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) 4 foot base 6.5 foot tall Edited March 4, 2018 by james morris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james morris Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 go to utube ( how to make a pvc spiral tree by jerry baker) thats the one i built under jerry baker it say show more click on it gives all the sizes of the pvc how many elbows an other parts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBS99 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I built the 9 foot version that Jerry shows in his video. 1 1/2 turns, 70 ct, 17 ft long C6 strings. I glued the rings together but I used screws for the uprights so it can be taken apart for storage. I also used fish tank tubing on the screws that hold the lights. Nicer than black tape to protect lights. Tom Jerry's video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue102 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I went 1.5 turns, 32 strands of 100, 22 ft tree with 14 ft base. It was my first one ever this past Christmas. I ran 32 strands of verticals, 4 colors each as well, spirals were all clear only. Below is the tree when blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue102 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Here it is in green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfuller8400 Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Wow - I love the look of your trees with the colored straight strands and the clear spirals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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